💻✨ Google Workspace for Beginners: ETS Edition

— By Nasir I. Randolph, MSW, LCSWA

Welcome to The Plug Network’s Digital Home!

Congratulations fam 👏🏾 You’re officially part of the Eat The Scroll 2K26 Bible Challenge! 🎉

This isn’t just a Bible plan. It’s a movement.
Over the next six months, we’ll be reading, growing, and sharing together — and all of that will live inside your Google Workspace account powered by The Plug Network.

So whether you’re tech-savvy or your last “Google” was “how do I log into Google?” this guide is for you 😅

🔌 What Even Is Google Workspace?

Think of it as our digital headquarters.
It’s how we’ll stay connected, stay organized, and stay in the Word.

Here’s what you get access to:

• Gmail: your new official ETS email (example: jdoe@theplugntwrk.com)
• Google Drive: where we store devotionals, PDFs, and reflection templates
• Google Docs: where group reflections and shared notes will live
• Google Meet: where we’ll host prayer nights, Q&As, and mid-challenge check-ins
• Google Calendar: where all events and reading reminders will automatically appear
• Google Classroom: our home base for all course modules, updates, and weekly check-ins

🧠 Step 1: Logging Into Your Account

You’ll receive your new credentials shortly from the admin team.
Here’s how to log in:

1. Go to 👉🏾 mail.google.com
2. Enter your email: firstinitiallastname@theplugntwrk.com
3. Enter your temporary password (check your welcome email!)
4. When prompted, create your own secure password. (Pro tip: Don’t make it “Jesus123” 😇)
5. Once inside, you’re home. Welcome to The Plug Network’s digital campus.

🏠 Step 2: Join the Google Classroom

This is where we’ll post:

• Weekly readings and devotionals
• Discussion threads and journaling prompts
• Replay links for teaching sessions
• Group messages and updates

🧭 To join:

1. Click this link: Join the ETS Google Classroom
2. Sign in using your @theplugntwrk.com email
3. Select “Join Class”
4. Enter the Class Code: zmbz5tur

📚 Once you’re in, browse the “Classwork” tab to see upcoming readings and assignments.

🗓 Step 3: Add the ETS Calendar

You know how life gets busy. That’s why we’re giving you zero excuses to forget.
Add our shared calendar to see:

• Reading plan schedule
• Prayer calls
• Live sessions
• Group meetups

🗓 Add it here → ETS2K25 Calendar
Once you click, choose “Add to Calendar.” Boom. You’re synced.

🗂 Step 4: Access the Shared Drive

Our shared Google Drive is like your virtual library 📖
You’ll find:

• Devotional PDFs
• Video archives
• Templates for journaling & reflection
• Bonus teaching resources

🗂 Access the Drive here → The Plug Network Shared Drive

💬 Step 5: Stay Plugged In

Turn on notifications in Gmail and Classroom so you don’t miss:

• Daily check-ins
• Reading reminders
• Encouragement messages from Prophet Nasir and the team

Pro tip: Download the Google Classroom and Google Calendar apps on your phone for easy access on the go.

💡 Step 6: Having Trouble?

No worries, we got you.
If you’re locked out, confused, or just overwhelmed (it’s okay, we’ve all been there 😅):

📧 Email: Hello@theplugntwrk.com
🧑🏾‍💻 Or message your assigned admin directly. We’ll make sure you’re set up and ready.

🙌🏾 Final Words

This Google Workspace isn’t just tech, it’s infrastructure for encounter.
Every doc, every email, every prayer call is a doorway for God to speak.

So take this seriously. Organize your space. Bookmark your portals. And show up every week ready to Eat The Scroll.

Welcome to the family. 💚
Let’s make the Word of God our diet again.

🪄 Quick Links Summary:

• Login to Email: mail.google.com
• Join Classroom: classroom.google.com (Class Code: zmbz5tur)
• Add Calendar: ETS2K25 Calendar
• Access Shared Drive: The Plug Network Drive
• Support: Hello@theplugntwrk.com